Justin McNulty (Laois) A committed defender during his playing days, McNulty was an important figure during possibly the greatest period in Armagh GAA history. After hanging up the boots, the 2002 All-Ireland winner moved into management. He previously managed Laois between 2010-2013, guiding them to promotion to Division One and an All-Ireland quarter-final in 2012. […]
The Kernan legacy
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HOW many father and son duos have captained and managed their clubs to championship glory? Joe and Stephen Kernan are part of an extremely unique group. In fact, they are possibly the only members. The Kernan name has long been associated with Crossmaglen and Armagh. That legacy has seen a love of Gaelic Football handed […]
Keeper of the flame: Goalkeeper Brianna Mathers looks ahead to next championship chapter
By Daire Walsh It was a case of ‘first time’s a charm’ for goalkeeper Bríanna Mathers and Shane O’Neills at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds last month as the debut finalists from Camlough made an historic breakthrough against Crossmaglen Rangers in the Armagh senior football championship. Thanks in no small part to a 1-12 haul from […]
Shane O’Neills history-maker Aimee Mackin honoured
SHANE O’Neills history-maker Aimee Mackin has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for September 2026. The Armagh star, who is also nominated for a TG4 All-Star and the 2026 TG4 Senior Players’ Player of the Year award, celebrated a landmark club success recently. The lethal 29-year-old attacker scored a […]
Forker calls time on his Armagh career
FORMER Armagh All-Ireland winning captain Aidan Forker has called him on his inter-county career after 15 seasons. He follows Rory Grugan, James Morgan and Ethan Rafferty who have signed off in the last week. Forker made his debut in 2011 and will go down as the one of the county’s greatest servants. In a post […]
Revealed: Antrim, Armagh and Cavan recognised on the PwC Soaring Stars selection
THERE is a strong Ulster focus among the PwC Camogie Soaring Stars announced today. All-Ireland intermediate champions Antrim have eight on tthe selection as well as Elaine Dowds named as Manager of the Year. The Soaring Stars recognise the outstanding players from this year’s Intermediate and Premier Junior Championships, after Antrim and Armagh won the […]
Grugan retires from inter-county action
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RORY Grugan has announced his retirement from inter-county duty, bringing an end to his Armagh career. The Ballymacnab clubman made the announcement via an Instagram post on Monday night, saying “The greatest honour of my life. Thank you”. Grugan won an All-Ireland Minor title with the Orchard County in 2009 before stepping into the senior […]
Remembering Mattie
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By Shaun Casey ON Sunday, friends and family will gather to remember the late Mattie Lennon, a legend in GAA circles not only around his club Derrynoose or his county Armagh, but across the entire province of Ulster. GAA was one of Mattie’s many passions, but another was running. In 2021, Lennon became the first […]
McConville braced for Cork challenge
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By Shaun Casey ARMAGH won’t be taking Cork for granted despite their dip in form, according to skipper Lauren McConville ahead of their All-Ireland Championship opener this weekend at Páirc Uí Rinn. The Rebels won the Division One league title back in April, beating Armagh on the way, but finished bottom of the group in […]
Previews: This weekend’s LGFA action at a glance
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE 2026 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship gets underway over the coming weekend – with all four provincial champions in action. The action begins on Saturday when Ulster champions Armagh make the trip to Cork, ahead of three senior ties on Sunday, as Leinster and All-Ireland champions Dublin visit Mayo, Munster champions […]









